Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt: Mahler — Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”

Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt conducts the NDR Symphony Orchestra in Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 in C minor “Resurrection”, with Oda Balsborg (soprano), Sieglinde Wagner (contralto) and chorus. The recording documents one of the major symphonic-choral projects undertaken by Schmidt-Isserstedt with the orchestra he founded after the war.

Recording

The recording is documented on 12 November 1956 at the Musikhalle, Hamburg. Archival sources identify Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt, the NDR Sinfonieorchester, Oda Balsborg and Sieglinde Wagner; the Capsa editorial material also credits NDR Symphony Orchestra & Chorus.

Tracklist

Gustav Mahler — Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”
01 — I. Allegro maestoso. Mit durchaus ernstem und feierlichem Ausdruck — 18:34
02 — II. Andante moderato. Sehr gemächlich — 08:38
03 — III. In ruhig fließender Bewegung — 08:21
04 — IV. “Urlicht” - Sehr feierlich, aber schlicht, Choralmässig — 04:17
05 — V. Im Tempo des Scherzo. Wild herausfahrend. — 26:55

Credits

Conductor: Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
Orchestra & chorus: NDR Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
Soprano: Oda Balsborg
Contralto: Sieglinde Wagner
Composer: Gustav Mahler
Edition: Capsa Symphōnĭa
Code: CS663

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